A Simple Thanks

Well I finally was able to stamp some thank you cards. I wanted to have these all written out and mailed by now, but I just couldn't seem to find the time to create them! I kept it VERY simple as I really needed them to be fast so I could get them in the mail by Monday. I thought this little Bitzy Bug would make a cute baby thank you card. I just picture a cute little baby bug peeking out of a bubble bath. The sentiment from the Bugs and Kisses stamp set made it perfect for me!

My next mission is to get a start on Christmas cards! We'll see how that goes! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Bitzy Bug (C.C. Designs), sentiment (SU); Paper- white cardstock from Walmart, Certainly Celery; Ink- Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Bordering Blue; Accessories- blue grosgrain, Icicle Stickles, blender pen, 1" circle punch.

Sweet Bloom

I was busy cleaning up my craft room today and trying to organize when I found a few cards that were stuffed in a journal I made. I made the cards a while ago and I guess I forgot I put them in that journal. So, I thought I'd share one with you since I haven't yet had time to stamp today! :) I used a flower punch for this card, and put patterned paper on the inside of the card that would show through the flower. The sentiments are from a Brenda Walton clear set I have. I was just playing with the ribbon to make it look like a stem. I know it's not the typical green for a stem, but the card needed some color! :)

I can't believe it's Friday already! This week sure did fly by. Even today is going fast since I'm trying to clean up and organize. I can't find a few things, so I've been searching for them and that's taking some time. Not to mention that when I'm searching for the things I've lost, I find more work that needs to be done! LOL Well, thanks for stopping by today! Hope you're having a wonderful Friday! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Brenda Walton; Paper- Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Basic Black (SU), patterned paper (Me & My Big Ideas); Ink- Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink, Basic Black; Accessories- Marvy Uchida flower punch, epoxy sticker, ribbon, staple.

Still Thinking Warm

Here's another card I made with the My Favorite Things By the Seashore set. All of the supplies came in my Paper Pretties box. I just LOVE that patterned paper! Christie does such a wonderful job of picking out papers and embellishments! I'm still trying to think warm even though winter is here! It really wakes you up walking out the door to take Savannah to preschool in the morning. Thankfully, my husband can wait until I get back to leave for work. That way, I don't have to drag Arwen and Isaac with me twice. I can't believe it's Thursday already. Time sure does fly. . .especially when you have a list of things to get done and time just ticks away as the list SLOWLY gets shorter. I'm hoping to get some more crossed off my list today! Hope you have a productive day as well! Thanks for visiting! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- By the Seashore (My Favorite Things); Ink- Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel (SU); Paper- Very Vanilla (SU), Urban Window Collection (We R Memory Keepers); Accessories- ribbon (American Crafts), horizontal slot punch (SU), blender pen.

It's Prettie Wednesday!

Another Prettie Girls Challenge already! This challenge was issued by Jillian. . .to make an ornament! I haven't made an ornament in a very long time and I really had to think about what to make. I wanted to make it easy to mail, and the clear glass bulbs that I usually make ornaments out of are NOT easy to mail. At least not if you want it to arrive in one piece! So, as I was thinking about what to make an ornament out of, Arwen came into the room with something she "swiped" from my craft room. It was an empty Prima Flower paint can from some Prima flowers I bought at Target a while ago. Along with the paint can, came this magnetic-back tin that held little chipboard flowers, and it was stuck to the top of the paint can. PERFECT! So, it's not an ornament you hang on the tree, but one you can put on your fridge! Hopefully Alli will like it! Be sure and check out what the other Prettie Girls(Alli, Christie, Jillian, Joanne, Julie C., Julie M., and Kristine) have come up with! I'm sure they are fabulous! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Merry and Bright; Paper- blue (DCWV), pearlized white (Paper Accents); Ink- Palette in Noir; Accessories- white polka dot organdy ribbon, Icicle Stickles, Copic Spica glitter pens, prima tin from Target.

Basically Soft

This is for today's Color Challenge on SCS, Basically Soft. . .to use Basic Gray, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery. It has been a while since I've done one of the challenges on Splitcoast. It really felt good to be able to do one today! I even got to use some new stamps that were waiting for me when I got home! I used the sketch from Julee's Mojo Monday Challenge for this card. It's been a while since I did one of Julee's Mojo Challenges too. Thanks for jump-starting my mojo Julee! :) I don't know how well the picture shows it, but I used Icicle Stickles for the snow and added some snow falling as well. If you're looking for some inspiration, head on over to Poetic Artistry and try Julee's Mojo Monday Challenge, or try the Color Challenge on Splitcoast. They both helped me get going today! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- A Winter Song, sentiment (Elzybells Art Stamps); Paper- Basic Gray, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, patterned paper (DCWV); Ink- Palette in Noir, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Apricot Appeal, Blush Blossom, Bordering Blue; Accessories- paper piercer, brads (Making Memories), jumbo circle punch, Mega scallop circle punch, small oval punch, blender pen, Icicle Stickles.

A Few Pictures

Well, you've all been asking for more pictures, so here are a few! The girls (as you can see by the picture of them with Isaac) just adore their little brother. I was actually surprised at how Arwen took to him. I thought it was going to be a rough adjustment for her, but she just loves to pat him and kiss him. I'm still trying to sort through pictures and organize stuff at home, so I haven't had a chance to stamp yet (GASP!) I'm hoping to maybe get to that tonight! :) Thank you all for checking in and wishing us well. . .I really appreciate your concern! Hope you're having a great day!

Sending You Sunshine

Well, the weather has officially turned COLD here in Pittsburgh! I don't like cold weather AT ALL and last night really felt like winter. I thought I'd post a card I made a little while ago to help me think "warm". Winter has only just begun, and already I can't wait until summer! This card was made with supplies from my Paper Pretties subscription box! I just LOVE all of these papers! The best part is, I didn't even have to go out shopping for them! They were all selected for me and coordinate perfectly!

Hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Ours was just perfect. We seem to be adjusting well to having a new little addition here. Hopefully it will continue this way. Isaac is such a sweet, sweet baby. He really doesn't cry much at all. He just makes little whimper sounds when he's hungry or uncomfortable. Isn't that lucky? I don't want to speak too soon, though! LOL

I also wanted to thank so many of you who have sent cards or gifts. . .how very, very sweet of you! I am really touched. I plan to get to taking pictures and posting "official" thank yous, but I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. You guys are the best! Thanks for checking in! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- By the Seashore (My Favorite Things); Paper- Shabby Princess Collection (Bo Bunny Press), Whisper White (SU); Ink- Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Marvelous Magenta (SU); Accessories- white gel pen, paper piercer, blender pen.

SALE at Verve Visual!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday! I just wanted to pop in and let you know about the big sale that's happening at Verve Visual this weekend!



Sale dates are from Friday, November 23 - Sunday, November 25. Here's what will be on sale:

-10% off all Verve Visual stamp sets and acrylic blocks

-15% off all Ribbon, Embellishments, Inks and Adhesives

-15% off all Pearlized Cardstock

-20% off all Bind-it-All Coils

-25% off all designer paper

-Additional discounts throughout the store



PLUS... In addition to the sale prices listed above, orders over $50 will receive an additional 10% off! To receive this special discount, you must use coupon code THANKFUL at checkout (scroll down to the very bottom of the shopping cart page and enter the coupon code and click apply). After applying the coupon, your additional savings will automatically be reflected in your total. This coupon and the sale prices listed above will expire at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, November 25, so hurry up and get your VERVE on!

Just a Little Eye Candy

Since I haven't had time to stamp just yet, I thought I'd share some creations with you for last month's Stampin' in Your Jammies over at Paper Pretties. I think I've told you that every month Paper Pretties has a virtual Stampin' in Your Jammies night for their members. It only lasts for 3 hours. . .one challenge each hour and you have to create and post your creations by the end of each hour. It's a lot of fun and there are prizes for winning entries! I was only able to participate in 2 of the last challenges. The one challenge was a sketch challenge, and the second was to make a sour cream container. It was a lot of fun. . .and you KNOW how I LOVE sketch challenges! :) Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and safe travel! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- By the Seashore(My Favorite Things), Jammybella (Stamping Bella); Paper- Bayou Blue, Soft Sky, Whisper White (SU), Chocolate, patterned paper (DCWV); Ink- Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Bayou Blue, Soft Sky; Accessories- Stardust Stickles, blender pen, paper piercer, scallop circle punch.

It's Prettie Wednesday!

Two weeks ago (wow, has it been THAT long?), Kristine submitted the Prettie Girl Challenge to make a recipe card. This one stumped me for a while because I couldn't think of anything interesting to do! I finally decided that one of our favorite family appetizers would make a great recipe card. . .Taco Dip! Plus, I hadn't had any in a while, so it was a perfect excuse to make some! I printed the actual recipe on the computer, took a picture of my taco dip and mounted it on the card with dimensionals. The "southwestern" looking stamps are from a set I got at my local craft store for $1.98! I thought they worked well. I sent this card off to Julie C. Hopefully she likes the recipe! I can't wait to check out the other Prettie Girls(Alli, Christie, Jillian, Joanne, Julie C., Julie M., and Kristine) recipe cards! Thanks for stopping by! Hopefully I'll be back a little later. . .this is my first day back on the computer! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Safari (Sugarloaf Products), Rough Edges Alphabet (SU); Paper- heavy computer cardstock, Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava (SU); Ink- More Mustard, Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky (SU);